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Finding the Third Proportional to 575,464.50 and 902,773.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 575,464.50 and 902,773.50 is: 1,416,247.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,464.50 : 902,773.50 = 902,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,464.50/902,773.50 = 902,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,464.50x = 902,773.50 × 902,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,464.50x = 814,999,992,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,999,992,302.25/575,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,247.21

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